The first superyacht from Admiral's 72-metre Giorgio Armani-designed series, Admiral Armani 72m, also known as Project Metamorphosis, has been launched. Built by The Italian Sea Group (TISG) under its Admiral brand, the motor yacht hit the water from the yard's Marina di Carrara headquarters in Italy. She will be unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025.
The collaboration between the Italian shipyard and the legendary Italian fashion designer was first unveiled in February 2023, with the 72-metre project already in build. Initially announced with a 2024 delivery date, the yacht was resold in May 2024, with the date pushed back to account for "additional upgrades" by her new owner.
The custom steel and aluminium project is the first in a series of two designed by Giorgio Armani in partnership with Centro Stile of TISG. Images from her launch reveal her satin gold profile, which has "geometric volumes" alternating with "curved surfaces" and floor-to-ceiling windows that reflect light in a "sophisticated play of reflections", according to the shipyard. Highlights of her exterior include the "suspended terrace" design of her upper decks, which host an open-air lounge and a helicopter landing area.
The interior is by Armani/Casa and uses a soft and minimalist palette that contrasts refined materials and hand-crafted finishes. According to the yard, fine materials such as Black Marquinia marble, golden Calacatta and Canaletto walnut are complemented by mirrors, handcrafted lighting and selected fabrics, which "amplify the vision" of the designer while creating an "intimate, sophisticated and timeless atmosphere".
"This yacht represents the confluence of Giorgio Armani’s poetic elegance and The Italian Sea Group’s technical excellence,” shared TISG founder and CEO, Giovanni Costantino. “A creative journey that has turned a dream into a reality that sails the seas with grace.”
Admiral Armani 72m is the first milestone in the yard's collaboration with the designer, which is part of a wider strategy to collaborate with luxury Italian brands, according to Costantino. “Our goal is to continue growing by further developing the activity of brand extension with luxury brands, such as Italian fashion and high technology firms,” he said. “Armani is synonymous with timeless elegance and sophistication and its stylistic vision will also increase our stylistic sensitivity.”
Giorgio Armani, chairman and CEO of the Armani Group, said at the project's unveiling in 2023: "The sea and design are two of my greatest passions. With this collaboration, I have extended my idea of furnishing and décor to the nautical world, in which – just as in fashion – aesthetics and functionality come together in a natural and elegant style."
According to BOATPro, the Italian yard currently has 14 other projects under construction, including the largest superyacht build in Italy, the 100-metre Hull 597 (previously Project Titanium).
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